Between 1831 and 1996 there were one hundred and forty federally run residental schools in Canada.
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is about remembering survivors and the generational effects from residential schools.
Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat reflected on the variety of events taking place in Northumberland.
Mowat adds Truth and Reconciliation needs to be a community effort.
A walk will take place on Friday from the Health Building to the Community Centre and Chief Mowatt hopes to see a sea of orange in support of the day.
The walk starts at noon.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)